Ọga agba ileewe naa, Mogaji Zakaria, sọ pe awọn alaṣẹ ti gbe igbesẹ to le kapa Diphtheria, wọn si ti kan an nipa fun awọn ...

The increase in Lagos' cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,319 deaths from diphtheria between ...

Diphtheria can lead to serious complications, such as respiratory failure, if left untreated. The outbreak thus far has ...

Nigeria has recorded 23 new cases of diphtheria during the 10th epidemiological week of 2025, with Lagos State topping the ...

Between April 2022 and March 9, 2025, diphtheria has claimed 1,319 lives across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease ...

Between April 2022 and March 9, 2025, diphtheria killed 1,319 people across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stated in its latest situation report.

Vaccination is the primary means of prevention, and early treatment with antitoxins and antibiotics is crucial for managing ...

A silent but deadly health crisis is unfolding in Nigeria. Since 2022, diphtheria has claimed 1,269 lives across 18 states, with a staggering 24,804 confirmed cases recorded as of January 26, 2025, ...

The recent outbreak and spread of diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease, in some parts of the country has continued to heighten health concerns. KAZEEM BIRIOWO, in ...